Thousands of Palestinians in the city of Hebron have gathered for the funerals of five teenagers shot dead by Israeli forces in alleged stabbing attacks, including one girl who Amnesty International says was unlawfully killed.

Seven bodies were released for burial by Israel to their families on Friday after intervention by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas as well as international groups.

In the Bab al-Zawiya area of the city, around 300 protesters clashed with Israeli troops, who used live ammunition, rubber-coated steel bullets, tear gas and stun grenades.